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Perkins Program Benefits Technical and Vocational Education

WASHINGTON – Today, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-5) voted for the passage of the conference report on S. 250, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2005.  This legislation strengthens accountability and ensures effective use of federal funds in order to provide solid vocational and technical education to students.
 
“As a former community college president, I understand first-hand the importance of good, solid vocational and technical skills,” Foxx declared.  “This legislation goes a long way to ensure that the vocational and technical courses offered to our students are the best that can be provided.  Our students deserve nothing less.”

S. 250, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2005, gives the responsibility of designating a curriculum and determining academic content to the states and local communities in order to provide students with an appropriate education based on the skills and industries that are relevant to their communities.  The legislation also improves coordination between secondary and postsecondary education, provides incentive for improved school performance and enhances teacher development programs. 

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